English Previous Year Paper 2019

Question 1. It is important for teaching English as a foreign or second language:

(a) Listening comprehension

(b) To maintain an interactive and communicative approach

(c) Vocabulary and grammar

(d) None of these

Answer: (b) To maintain an interactive and communicative approach

An interactive and communicative approach gives learners meaningful opportunities to use English for communication and helps develop practical language skills.

Question 2. Linguistics is the study of:

(a) Animal language

(b) Human language

(c) Bad language

(d) None of these

Answer: (b) Human language

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language, including its sounds, structure, meaning and use.

Question 3. Which is a receptive skill?

(a) Listening

(b) Speaking

(c) Writing

(d) None of the above

Answer: (a) Listening

Listening and reading are receptive skills because they involve receiving and understanding language. Among the given options, listening is the correct answer.

Question 4. Adverb of 'coward' is:

(a) Coward

(b) Cowardly

(c) Cowardice

(d) None of the above

Answer: (b) Cowardly

‘Cowardly’ can be used adverbially in older or literary English, although in modern English the phrase ‘in a cowardly manner’ is more common. Among the given options, ‘cowardly’ is the intended answer.

Question 5. Antonym of 'boon' is:

(a) Sharp

(b) Curse

(c) Civil

(d) None of these

Answer: (b) Curse

‘Boon’ means something beneficial or helpful, whereas ‘curse’ means something harmful or troublesome. Therefore, ‘curse’ is its antonym.

Question 6. Change the following sentence into Present Perfect Continuous Tense:
He is writing a novel for five years.

Answer: He has been writing a novel for five years.

Question 7. Complete the following sentence using the correct article:
___ virtue is its own reward.

Answer: Virtue is its own reward. No article is used before ‘virtue’ here because it is an abstract noun used in a general sense.

Question 8. Complete the following sentence:
He is ill ___ fever.

Answer: He is ill with fever.

Question 9. Complete the following sentence:
She had ___ dancing for two hours.

Answer: She had been dancing for two hours.

Question 10. Correct the following sentence:
Walk carefully lest you may fall.

Answer: Walk carefully lest you should fall.

Question 11. Fill in the correct word:
He quarreled ___ trivial matter.

Answer: He quarreled over a trivial matter.

Question 12. Change the following into Indirect Speech:
(i) Father said, "He is a good player."
(ii) Reeta said, "Let us play a match."

Answer:

(i) Father said that he was a good player.

(ii) Reeta proposed that they should play a match.

Question 13. What do you understand by 'Grammar Translation Method'?

Answer: The Grammar Translation Method is a traditional method of teaching a foreign language through the learner's mother tongue. It gives special importance to grammatical rules, vocabulary, reading and translation.

Its main features are:

• Grammar rules are taught explicitly.
• Vocabulary is often learnt through word lists.
• Translation is done from the mother tongue into the target language and vice versa.
• Reading and writing receive greater emphasis than listening and speaking.
• Literary texts and written exercises are commonly used.

Question 14. Write a composition on the topic 'Importance of Discipline in Life'.

Answer:

Importance of Discipline in Life

Discipline is essential for a successful and meaningful life. It teaches us punctuality, self-control and responsibility. A disciplined person uses time properly and works regularly towards a goal. Students need discipline to study well and develop good habits. Discipline also helps us respect rules and others. Therefore, it is one of the keys to success.

Question 15. Write an application to the Principal of your institution for sick leave. (Do not write your personal details.)

Answer:

To,
The Principal,
________ Institution.

Subject: Application for sick leave.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I beg to state that I am suffering from fever and the doctor has advised me to take complete rest for two days. Therefore, I shall not be able to attend my classes during this period.

Kindly grant me leave for two days. I shall be grateful to you.

Thanking you.
Yours obediently,
Class: ________
Roll No.: ________
Date: ________

Question 16. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions:
(i) Either take it ___ leave it.
(ii) He is a good player ___ a bad student.

Answer:

(i) Either take it or leave it.

(ii) He is a good player but a bad student.

Question 17. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions:
(i) He is superior ___ me.
(ii) Ram beats him ___ a stick.

Answer:

(i) He is superior to me.

(ii) Ram beats him with a stick.

Question 18. Write one word for each of the following:
(i) A person who hates machines.
(ii) A medicine that kills germs.

Answer:

(i) A person who hates or strongly opposes machines or new technology — Luddite.

(ii) A substance that kills germs — Germicide.